This is a conditioning class using weights, bands, and balls to strengthen and stretch your entire body. Limited seating. Meets Mondays @ 9 am w/ Claudia. Wednesday & Fridays @ 10:45 w/ Fitness Fury

Chair yoga is a great way to stretch and relax from head to toe without the stress of getting out of your chair.

Whether you're a first timer or have been meditating for years, this is a great way to start the day. Improves concentration Slows aging Increases happiness, health & self-awareness.

Focus on stretching, strength, breathing and listening to your body in a peaceful state. Bring your mat and join Eileen. You'll thank yourself for it.

Come strengthen, shape and tone your whole body! Receive the individual attention that will help improve your ability to perform daily activities.

This class encourages balance, subtle flexibility, body awareness, improving stress reduction, balance and agility is the focus.

Sign up to reserve a spot GRACIAS! Thursday @ 10:30 am

M-W-F @ 10 am Easy to follow fitness. Great substitute exercise in- between other classes/exercise. Go your own pace .

Qi Gong improves balance by toning and strengthening the muscles of the lower body as well as the core, and building better bone–density.

Come discuss books with us! Each month a different book. Check Newsletter for update.

Chair based fitness program which improves balance, and posture. Increases strength and improves mood and energy with the fun and invigorating movements.

Come join us for a Traditional Square & Folk Dancing– circle, square, & long ways dances. No partner necessary. Dancing benefits the mind and body!

Join Jan a volunteer for over 10 years sharing her expertise and her love of knitting!A great time to socialize &/or finish/begin a project you always wanted to do.

Art in the Atrium..............Instruction in watercolor, oil and acrylic paint. Also available is charcoal, pastels, colored pencils. Every Tuesday @ 10:00 to 12:00

A nice way to start your day w/ some coffee/tea and/or egg sandwiches mixed with meeting new and old friends. $2.00 pp for egg sandwich. Call to sign up.

With professional dance instructor George Maderski from Long Island NY Thursday @ 3:15 pm Bring a dance partner or friend, Refresh the familiar dance steps to great music we all love. (This is not line dance. )

Meets every Friday at 12 noon. Great way to socialize, to finish a project or learn how with Jane Sturgis

Monday's @ 11 am. Come share your story and discuss recipes, family traditions, Women's issues plus........

1st Wednesday of each month @ 2:00pm

Mandalas are commonly used as an aid for meditation and an advanced anti-stress release therapy. We have books and colored pencils. Thursdays 1-2 pm and 3-4 pm

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am . Discussion on what's happening in the news, no politics. Doors are always open for anyone to partake

Easy to follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. No experience needed, just love of music to motivate and move. Wednesday @ 9:30 am

Architectural, technical, cultural and history series every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month @ 10:30 am

By Appointment Only. Free of charge for low and middle-income taxpayers. If married, both spouses should be present.

Assistance is available for eligible people who need help paying winter heating bills. Applications will be processed at the Social Services Department for people age 60 and over.

There is daily, door-to-door minibus service Monday to Friday and half day Saturday provided by the SweetHart Transportation District for any elderly and/or disabled residents.

Get answers to any Medicare problem or questions you may have – FREE.

The Newtown Senior Center hosts a congregate meal program Mon, Tue & Thurs. A $3.00 donation is encouraged. Call to reserve your meal at least 3 days in advance at (203) 270-4310. Great menus! You can pick up a menu at the front desk.

Traid is a community policing initiative between seniors, law enforcement and service providers to increase safety through education and crime prevention.

Are You Ready? Take Important Steps To Understand Your Risks with potential natural disasters in our area including severe thunderstorms, blizzard/severe snowstorms, flooding, hurricanes, tropical storms and even tornadoes. Sign-up for Code Red and Smart 911 on Newtown's municipal website or call the Fire Marshal's office at (203) 270-4270 for assistance.

Nutritional meals (regular and special) are delivered at reasonable cost. To inquire into becoming a meal recipient call Marilyn at 203-426-6340 or Janet at 203- 270-1960.

The Newtown Center for Support and Wellness is the single point of entry which connects members of the community with wellness resources through a strong referral system and dedicates staff to families and individuals in need. Visit Newtown Center for Support and Wellness >>

It is the mission of Social Services to enhance the quality of life and self-sufficiency of people in need of social and financial services. The department offers services and referrals as well as assistance applying for local, state and federal social services programs. We are dedicated to providing services with respect, compassion and accountability.

Social Services Staff Contacts: Jacqueline M. Watson, Caseworker, 203-270-4310

State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room, or living in cooperative housing or a mobile home may be eligible for this program. Renters' rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for single persons. The renters' rebate amount is based on a graduated income scale and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the calendar year prior to the year in which the renter applies. Applications may be submitted between April 1st and October 1st.

The Newtown VNA meets the first Tuesday of every month, September through June. In September, the meeting is ont he second Tuesday and is also the Annual Meeting.

All meetings are held in the council chambers at the Municipal Center. With the cooperation of the Bethel VNA (203-792-0864) and Danbury VNA (203-792-4120), we are able to offer nursing, physical therapy and nursing aide services to Newtown residents.

To borrow medical items from our Loan Closet, please contact Anna Wiedemann at 203-417-3004.

We need you! We are always looking for dedicated volunteers.

We need you for our

1. Reception desk
2. Help with community service projects
3. Annual Bazaar crafts
4. Day Trip/Travel info desk
5. Help w/ kitchen during daily lunch
6. Hot Dog Fridays
7. Seasonal Parties
8. Folding Newsletter every other month

If you would like to volunteer at the Senior Center, call Judy at 203-270-4315 or email her at: [email protected]

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